This hand-crafted mud brick home is built with care and authenticity on over seven acres of mixed bushland and open pasture. Constructed using a post-and-beam method, the structure features stringybark posts cut from a single Tasmanian tree, paired with hand-shaped salvaged wharf timbers. Mud bricks were made on-site from the property’s own earth, making it … Read more
Located down a narrow lane in Perth, Australia, shaded by Coral Trees and lined with flowering bushes, is a rustic home. It has a limestone and brick facade with climbing vines and a scalloped brick paved porch and a corrugated iron roof . Tucked between flowering eucalyptus, the front of the home fits snugly along … Read more
In this video, Vasya takes us deep into the forest to build a rustic cabin entirely from scratch. Using natural materials, simple tools, and incredible craftsmanship, he creates everything from the foundation to the roof, adding functional and decorative elements like a chimney and furniture. Step by step, he transforms raw resources into a cozy … Read more
Archaeologists have unearthed, on a hill overlooking the city of Alès in southeastern France, a Gallo-Roman archaeological site that reveals continuous human occupation between the 2nd and 6th centuries AD. The excavations uncovered remains of dwellings, hydraulic systems, a lavish polychrome mosaic, and a late Roman funerary area. At least four ancient dwellings partially excavated … Read more
Earth-based flooring materials comprise natural elements such as clay, sand, silt, lime, and organic fibers. They offer both structural performance and sensory engagement. These materials have evolved from vernacular construction techniques into high-value architectural elements due to their thermal properties, durability, and sustainable qualities. There are several types of earthen flooring, each offering unique benefits: … Read more
Ex-rocket scientist, Kristina Barile, from Harvard and MIT now builds natural living structures and permaculture farms in Panama. She is an expert in building mud homes who offers workshops and videos to help people embrace natural building technologies and live off the grid. On her Instagram account, Kristina posted a video explaining the difference between … Read more